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HD54 HLO

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

165,882 mi
Last recorded165,882 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 HLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 165,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2024 155,962 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 146,501 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 138,339 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 129,734 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 121,756 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 115,761 miles

front brake disc ,inner surfaces corroded

front pads look low (limited vision ) -advise wheels off inspection asap

oil leak from front diff area?

Pass 8 May 2018 105,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,423 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 96,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,878 miles

front pads look low,advise wheels off inspection asap

slight blow from exhaust,front flange weak,advise renewing asap

Pass 5 May 2015 76,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 67,627 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,072 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 43,203 miles

slight uneven wear to both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2010 32,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 27,625 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 21,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 15,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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HD54 HLO is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 65,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD54 HLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HD54 HLO registered?

HD54 HLO is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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